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Andrew Schwartz Joins Taconic Investment Partners
New York—Asset manager Andrew Schwartz has joined Taconic Investment Partners, an owner, operator and developer of commercial and residential real estate based in Manhattan. As a senior associate, Schwartz is responsible for residential asset management and is involved in Taconic’s development and redevelopment projects. In this capacity, he handles everything from project management and design development to contract negotiations, portfolio strategy and marketing, as well as leasing and sales. Schwartz is also working on Taconic’s 525 West 52nd Street project, which involves the rezoning of a 30,000-square-foot-parcel of land to allow for the development of a 400-unit luxury residential rental…
Auction.com Closes $147 Million in CRE Assets
Auction.com, an online real estate marketplace, facilitated the closing of 38 commercial assets during the month of February. The assets had a combined total sales price of more than $147 million.
NWP’s Apartment Resident Rent and Utility Electronic Payment Service Goes Mobile
Costa Mesa, Calif.—NWP Services Corporation (NWP), a provider of utility cost recovery and management solutions to the multifamily housing industry, has released a mobile portal for its Resident ePay service to allow for fast and easy access to residents who wish to pay their rent and or utility charges from a mobile device. The Resident ePay mobile portal may be accessed and bookmarked from the monthly rent email reminder sent to the resident’s email address. Residents will be able to view, schedule and process payments, thereby having the same payment options currently available to them via the web site based…
Point2 Powers New Reelfoot Regional Association of REALTORS® Website
Point2 announced today that its MLS and Association Consumer Portal for the Reelfoot Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) is live.
The P.B. Bell Companies Hires James P. Tainter as Vice President of Asset Management
Phoenix—P.B. Bell announced the appointment of James P. Tainter as vice president of asset management for P.B. Bell Asset Management Inc. He will oversee and grow the company’s commercial portfolio holdings and operations. Tainter possesses over 30 years of progressive experience in real estate ownership, asset management, brokerage, development, construction/project management, sourcing third party business, marketing and leasing, asset acquisitions/dispositions, and property management on a diverse base of commercial, industrial, retail and multi-family product types. He previously worked at Harsch Investment Properties, as senior vice president—regional manager in charge of Las Vegas, where he oversaw all market operations for 8…
Industry Expert Joins Affordable Sales Team at Yardi
Santa Barbara, Calif.—Yardi announced today the hiring of Deborah Lear as executive sponsor for its affordable housing market. Lear is a nationally recognized multifamily housing veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Lear most recently served as director of the Office of Housing Assistance Contract Administration for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C. She has extensive expertise with programs such as Performance Based Contract Administration, funding and oversight of rental subsidies, and multifamily asset management. Her career experience encompasses numerous departmental initiatives at HUD including Special Assistance Workout Team, Section 8 Contract…
HAP Investments Appoints Julide Oztap Sales and Marketing Manager
HAP Investments LLC, a New York based international real estate investment and development company, announced it has appointed Julide Oztap as sales and marketing manager. I
Auction.com Adds Former Oracle and DoubleClick CFO Epstein to Board of Directors
Auction.com has added former Oracle Chief Financial Officer Jeff Epstein to its board of directors.
Greysteel Names Doug Banerjee to Executive Committee
The Greysteel Company announced the appointment of Doug Banerjee to the company’s Executive Committee.
Auction.com Names David Thompson as Chief Marketing Officer
Irvine, Calif.—Auction.com, LLC, the online real estate marketplace, has named David Thompson, an expert in online sales and marketing, as its chief marketing officer. With more than 25 years of technology marketing experience at both consumer and business-to-business companies, Thompson joins Auction.com’s Belmont, Calif. office to lead branding, lead generation, product marketing, and corporate communications. “David brings a wealth of experience building global brands, leading diverse marketing teams and launching revolutionary products and services,” said Auction.com president Jake Seid. “We’re looking forward to benefitting from David’s expertise in technology marketing, and track record of success with companies ranging from start-ups…